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Top 10 Fastest Centuries In ODI Cricket

The One Day International (ODI) format is one of the most famous formats in cricket. The hundred milestone, a significant achievement for any batsman, is often a testament to their skill and endurance. While many players reach this milestone through patient and strategic play, there are those who prefer to make a quick and powerful impact. This article delves into the world of these fast-scoring batsmen, discussing some of the fastest centuries ever scored in ODI history.

What Are The 10 Fastest Centuries In ODI History?

9. Jos Buttler (England) – 46 Balls

20th Nov 2015:
Jos Buttler scored England's fastest one-day international century off 46 balls in an 84-run win over Pakistan in 4th ODI in Dubai on this day 5 years ago. England won the series 3-1.#Cricket pic.twitter.com/Vu3aQ8Py9g

— Historic Gifts (@CoinGifts) November 20, 2020

Jos Buttler’s 46-ball century against Pakistan on 20th November 2015 was a remarkable feat. In a game that saw him score 116 runs and remain not out, Buttler’s eight sixes and 10 fours propelled him to achieve a century in just 46 balls. This performance not only secured his place in the top 10 fastest centuries list but also left a lasting impression in the minds of cricket fans.

9. Jesse Ryder (New Zealand) – 46 Balls

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Jesse Ryder’s century on 1st January 2014 against the West Indies at Queenstown was a moment of cricketing history. He hit one of the fastest centuries in a mere 46 balls, finishing with a score of 104. His five sixes and 12 fours were a sight to behold, helping him achieve his century in such a small number of balls. This match went on to create even more history as Corey Anderson did something even more remarkable, but we will get to that later,

7. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 45 Balls

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Shahid Afridi is the only player to feature on this list twice. This says a great deal about his attacking prowess and his skill with the bat. His 45-ball century came in a thrilling game between India and Pakistan. The match took place on 15th April 2005 in Kanpur. Afridi ended with a score of 102, including an impressive nine sixes and 10 fours.

7. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 45 Balls

#OnThisDay in 1999, Brian Lara smashed the second-fastest ODI century at the time!

His hundred off 45 balls against Bangladesh is still the fifth-fastest overall 🔥 pic.twitter.com/x12EtzTum2

— ICC (@ICC) October 9, 2020

Brian Lara’s performance against Bangladesh in Dhaka on 9th October 1999 was nothing short of spectacular. In a display of sheer power and precision, he scored a century in just 45 balls, finishing with a score of 117. While his innings included just four sixes, his staggering 18 fours showcased his ability to dominate the game. This became one of the fastest centuries ever.

6. Mark Boucher (South Africa) – 44 Balls

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🧤 Most dismissals in international cricket – 9️⃣9️⃣8️⃣
💥 Held the record for fastest ODI century by a 🇿🇦 player for nine years
👏 Joint-most dismissals in an ODI innings – 6️⃣ #DidYouKnow he is the only wicket-keeper to take 500 Test catches 🥇 pic.twitter.com/SKRbSDcEeq

— ICC (@ICC) December 3, 2020

Mark Boucher represented South Africa between 1997 and 2012. One of his best performances came on 20th September 2006 during a game against Zimbabwe in Potchefstroom. The wicket-keeper batsman scored the century in just 44 balls, making it one of the fastest centuries ever. He ended his innings with a score of 147, including 10 sixes and eight fours.

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5. Asif Khan (UAE) – 41 Balls

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Asif Khan played a fantastic innings for UAE against Nepal on 16th March 2023. This game took place in Kirtipur, Nepal. He scored a century in just 41 balls, finishing with a score of 101. He scored 11 sixes and four fours in his innings to score a quick century, making it one of the fastest centuries ever.

4. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 40 Balls

A KNOCK FOR THE AGES….!!!!!!

40 BALL HUNDRED BY MAXWELL, INCREDIBLE STUFF. pic.twitter.com/XkARnz7yJN

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 25, 2023

Glenn Maxwell’s recent performance on 25th October 2023 against the Netherlands in New Delhi was a record-breaking feat. He scored his century in just 40 balls, the fastest century ever scored in a World Cup. His 106 runs in 44 balls, including nine fours and eight sixes, were a testament to his power-hitting and his ability to break records, adding to the thrill and excitement of the game.

3. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) – 37 Balls

#OnThisDay in 1996. The day Shahid Afridi smashed 11 sixes and took only 37 balls to reach a ODI century.

Afridi when speaking about this innings "when I'm not performing well with the bat I watch my 37 ball hundred on youtube" #Cricket pic.twitter.com/48hLfuKa26

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 4, 2023

Shahid Afridi’s fastest-ever century came in just 37 balls. This came in a game against Sri Lanka in Nairobi on 4th October 1996. He reached the 100-run mark in a mere 37 balls, finishing with a score of 102. His innings included 11 sixes and six fours. What makes his performance even more interesting is that this was Shahid Afridi’s second-ever ODI game and the first one in which he batted.

2. Corey Anderson (New Zealand) – 36 Balls

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Corey Anderson hit an astounding 36-ball hundred on 1st January 2014 against West Indies. This is the same game in which Jesse Ryder scored a 46-ball century. While Ryder’s century was extremely quick, Anderson did even better, breaking the record for the fastest-ever century at that point. Corey Anderson ended his innings, remaining not out, with a remarkable score of 131. He ended up with 14 sixes and six fours, making it one of the fastest centuries ever.

1. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 31 Balls

The historic day – AB De Villiers smashed the fastest ever ODI century on this day 8 years ago in just 31 balls.

An unbeaten 149 in just 44 balls with 9 fours and 16 sixes, the GOAT. pic.twitter.com/SOHvVY35q9

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 18, 2023

AB de Villiers is one of if not the best, hitters in cricket. He has had some incredible innings throughout his career, but none as good as the one he had against West Indies on 18th January 2015. He scored a hundred in just 31 balls, setting a jaw-dropping record that will be extremely hard to beat. De Villiers ended with a score of 149, including 16 sixes and nine fours. This still remains one of the most incredible hitting displays showcased by any player.

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